The doctor tells the boy that he's probably not going to make it to the city, and that's not his fault. It's okay, says the doctor, because the kid is not alone. The doctor says they'll have another one in a week, and the boy begs for help. He wants to know if they're going to talk to him, or if he'll be able to tell them what happened. They're not sure, but the doctor reassures him that their best is their best, and they should try not to be too upset if theirs isn't good enough. They should try to get the city to come to them ASAP, the doctor says. The boy is bleeding out, and he begs the doctor to give him something to eat. He doesn't know if it's cruel or not, but he wants to help.